Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0009273 Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 Position Summary/Description: The Chief Engineer will oversee all radio transmission of our signal along with our broadcast and recording studios. This includes maintaining our 11 transmitter locations, 4 studio locations and other various properties. Studio responsibilities include quality of signal for the entire signal path from studios to over-the-air and digital streams, including 24/7/365 on call responsibilities for these signal paths. Building facilities and utilities are managed by this position including HVAC systems, roofing, plumbing, locks and security. This position is also responsible for all FCC compliance issues. This position reports to the Director of IT and Engineering and works with a team of technical co-workers to create, maintain and repair systems. This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS of $10,000 to be paid in two installments: * $7,000 within 30 days of your hire date and * $3,000 12 months after hire date **ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN -ON BONUS Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: 1. the employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date); 2. the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university; 3. or UNC -CH has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found Article – SHRA Sign-On and Retention … (https://policies.unc.edu/TDClient/2833/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=141085) Education and Experience: - Graduation from a four-year college and ten (10) years progressive experience in the maintenance and repair of radio production, broadcasting, computer, and transmitter systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - FCC General Class License and/or minimum SBE Certification of ‘Broadcast Engineer’ preferred. - Experience and knowledge of older generation equipment. - Experience managing a budget Essential Skills: - RF Engineering Skills and Knowledge - Studio Engineering Skills and Knowledge - FCC Compliance knowledge - Building Facilities Management - Strong communication skills - Project Management Skills AA/EEO Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.